Over two dozen people were believed to have been evacuated from the area as the flooding began to hit this morning.

Sandbags were also being provided by the council to minimize damage to homes in the area.

West Lothian Council posted on their Facebook page: "There has been a significant water burst at Meikleinch Lane, Bathgate. The police have had to close both Leyland Road and Meikleinch Lane, Bathgate.